How far is Tacoma, WA from Belfair, WA?
The driving distance from Tacoma, WA to Belfair, WA is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tacoma and Belfair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tacoma and Belfair.
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Start on South 11th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto South Sprague Avenue
2964 ft · 2 min · South Sprague Avenue
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Continue on Sprague Ramp
1466 ft · 42 sec · Sprague Ramp
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Take the exit straight
839 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
2068 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road
1728 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
2057 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Lider Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Lider Road
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Continue on Southwest Lider Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Lider Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenwood Road Southwest
1885 ft · 40 sec · Glenwood Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road
8 m · 1 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3 Southwest
3078 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest
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Continue on Northeast State Route 3
1265 ft · 21 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3
38 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast State Route 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tacoma and Belfair.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
WA 16 West
Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tacoma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tacoma to Belfair?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Tacoma and 17.3 miles from Belfair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tacoma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belfair.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tacoma and Belfair. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.28 km).
#1 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 219,945 |
| Coordinates | 47.2528800, -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belfair
Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4506500, -122.8273700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belfair (-122.82737, 47.45065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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